2027 BENEFITS OPEN ENROLLMENT: September 14 - October 9, 2026
Santa Monica Community College District offers Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) under Section 125 for eligible faculty and staff through Ameriflex.
If you have any significant or predictable out-of-pocket medical expenses (i.e. prescription medication, orthodontia for yourself and/or children, co-pays and co-insurance for doctor’s visits, insurance deductibles, etc.) or pay for child/adult dependent care, you may be able to reduce your taxes by enrolling in Section 125 Health Care FSA and/or Dependent Day Care FSA plan.
To Enroll: Employees are only eligible to enroll within 31 days of their hire date or during open enrollment. Please contact the Office of Human Resources for more information.
2026 & 2027 Plan Maximums
| Plan Year | Health Care FSA | Dependent Care FSA |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,300 | $7,500 |
| 2027 | $3,400 | $7,500 |
Flex Plans
| Plan Website | Customer Service |
|---|---|
| Ameriflex | Phone: 888-868-3539 Fax Claim Form: 888-631-1038; Attn: Claim Department Email Claim Form: claims@myameriflex.com |
Forms and Information
- FSA: The Ultimate Guide
- Eligible Expenses
- Flex Spending Claim Form
- FSA Store
- FSA Summary Plan Description
For additional information or if you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources:
Alysha DeLuna
Employee Benefits Coordinator
310-434-4523 / deluna_alysha@smc.edu
Lugina Rogers
HR Analyst-Leaves & Benefits
310-434-4060 / rogers_lugina@smc.edu